EP1870355B1 - Device for transferring from one station to another in a production line - Google Patents

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EP1870355B1
EP1870355B1 EP07011363A EP07011363A EP1870355B1 EP 1870355 B1 EP1870355 B1 EP 1870355B1 EP 07011363 A EP07011363 A EP 07011363A EP 07011363 A EP07011363 A EP 07011363A EP 1870355 B1 EP1870355 B1 EP 1870355B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65G—TRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS
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    • B65G47/90—Devices for picking-up and depositing articles or materials
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C03—GLASS; MINERAL OR SLAG WOOL
    • C03B—MANUFACTURE, SHAPING, OR SUPPLEMENTARY PROCESSES
    • C03B35/00—Transporting of glass products during their manufacture, e.g. hot glass lenses, prisms
    • C03B35/005—Transporting hot solid glass products other than sheets or rods, e.g. lenses, prisms, by suction or floatation
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    • C03—GLASS; MINERAL OR SLAG WOOL
    • C03B—MANUFACTURE, SHAPING, OR SUPPLEMENTARY PROCESSES
    • C03B9/00—Blowing glass; Production of hollow glass articles
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  • the present invention relates to a device for transferring an object from one item to another on a production line, according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • this is encountered in the glass industry when it comes to making a glass stopper for a carafe or prestige bottle to contain an alcohol, a perfume and so on.
  • the object in this case the stopper, is presented upside down and is grasped by gripping means, generally tongs, at a cup, also called “carrot" From which the cork comes and which will be deleted later, to be recycled eventually.
  • gripping means generally tongs
  • the object is grasped upside down by the clamps and held in the air in this position to cool, then released, by opening the clamps, on a rest plate where it will cool completely, always upside down .
  • the fact of placing the cap on the head on the plate of rest can cause a thermal shock, because of the temperature difference between this one at ambient temperature and the plug still very hot. It may then follow scratches on the head of the cap, without excluding cracks, or even breaks, due to mechanical shock, if the cap is released on the plate of rest brutally, that is to say say beyond a certain distance.
  • a device for transferring an object according to the preamble of claim 1 is disclosed in the document JP-A-07010278 .
  • the present invention aims to remedy all of the aforementioned drawbacks and concerns for this purpose a device for transferring an object from one station to another according to claim 1.
  • the present invention also relates to the features which will emerge during the following description, which should be considered in isolation or in all their possible technical combinations.
  • the gripping and depositing means A of the object 2 are constituted by two articulated arms 3, interconnected at their upper part by a pantograph 4, itself in connection with a jack with vertical action 5 causing the angular closure of arm 3 up M to prehend the piece 2 and the angular opening of the arms 3 downhill D to release and remove the piece 2, after turning.
  • the pantograph 4 shown on the figures 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 and 8 is constituted by two links 4a, 4b articulated around an axis 4c, integral in rise and descent of an element 4d actuated by the piston 5.
  • the rods 4a, 4b of the piston 5 acting against a return spring 18 housed in a piston body 19 are themselves connected to two other elements 4e, 4f of the parallelogram 4 via articulations 4g , 4h connected at their other end to a hinge 4i.
  • the turning means are constituted by two rotary clamps 6 arranged vis-a-vis at the lower free ends of each articulated arm 3, each of the clamps 6 being rotated in synchronism by any means of rotation. separate or interconnected training.
  • the drive means in rotation of each of the clamps 6 consist of two pinions 7, 8 arranged outside a corresponding arm 3, via two axes 9, 10 passing through freely and perpendicularly said arm 3, the lower end pinion 7 being integral with the clamp 6, via the axis 9, the connection between the lower pinion 9 and the upper pinion 10 being effected via a belt or chain 11, itself rotated by the piston 12 of a jack 13 also integral with the arm 3, whose end is secured to an outer fixed point 14 of the belt or chain 11, so as to transform the linear displacement of the piston 12 into a rotary movement, of predetermined value, of the belt or chain 11 and consequently of the pinion 7, 8, 9 and the clamp 6, in a direction of reversal of the object 2 , then in a contrary direction return to initial position, after removal of said object initially preheated by the two clamps 6.
  • the articulated arms 3 provided with their respective clamps 6, the two pinions 7, 8 and their belts or chain 11, the cylinders 13 for controlling the rotation of the clamps 6, and the control jack 5 in opening-closing of the arms, constitute a movable assembly capable of being driven in a vertical movement of rise "M” and descent "D” after gripping the object 2 or for removal after reversal.
  • the raising and lowering means C of the moving assembly are constituted by a jack 15 secured to a fixed frame, the piston 16 of which is secured by its free end to an upper point 17 of said moving assembly.
  • the cylinders 13 for controlling the rotation of the clamps 6, and the actuating cylinder 5 for opening and closing the arms 3, the cylinder 15 for raising and lowering the moving assembly, are actuated by a hydraulic or pneumatic circuit acting programmed according to the required times of operation, their order, and the rate of production of the object 2 to enter, return and deposit.
  • the object 2 shown is, according to the present example, a plug having a head 2a to be protected from contact with the rest plate, which head 2a is connected to a cup or core 2b by a tail 2c of the plug.
  • the cup 2b is the gripping part of the cap and does not require any particular precaution because it will be cut and removed after the finishing operations, during which it is in fact a support base.

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Abstract

The device for transferring an object e.g. stopper from one place to another by gripping, turning and dropping operation, comprises mechanical and automatic means for gripping and dropping the object, mechanical and automatic means for turning the object, which is acting between its gripping and dropping, and mechanical and automatic means for vertical upward and downward movement of the device. The means for gripping and dropping the object is constituted by two articulated arms, which are connected to each other at their upper part by a pantograph (4). The device for transferring an object e.g. stopper from one place to another by gripping, turning and dropping operation, comprises mechanical and automatic means for gripping and dropping the object, mechanical and automatic means for turning the object, which is acting between its gripping and dropping, and mechanical and automatic means for vertical upward and downward movement of the device. The means for gripping and dropping the object is constituted by two articulated arms, which are connected to each other at their upper part by a pantograph (4). The arms are connected with a jack for causing angular closing of arms in upwards for gripping the object and angular opening of the arms in downwards for releasing and dropping the object after turning. The unit for turning is constituted by two rotating claw (6) disposed in opposite at free lower end of each articulated arms, where each claw is driven in rotation by driving unit. The driving unit is constituted by two sprocket (7, 8), which is disposed at end of the arms through intermediate of two shaft (9, 10) crossing freely and perpendicular to the arms. A lower end of the sprocket is connected with the claw through the shaft. A connection between a lower sprocket and an upper sprocket is performed by belt or chain (11), which is driven in rotation by jack piston connected with the arm. The end of the arm is connected with an external fixed point of the belt or chain for transforming linear displacement of the piston in a rotational movement of predetermined value of the belt or chain, sprocket and claw in a turning direction of the object and in a direction opposite to the initial turning direction after dropping of the object gripped by the claws. The arms are equipped with claws, sprocket, belt or chain and jack for controlling rotation of claws and opening-closing of the arms, which is constituted by a movable unit driven in vertical upward and downward movement after gripping of the object. The movement unit is constituted by the jack, which is attached with a fixed frame. The jack is actuated by a hydraulic or pneumatic circuit.

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif de transfert d'un objet d'un poste à un autre sur une chaîne de fabrication, selon le préambule de la revendication 1.The present invention relates to a device for transferring an object from one item to another on a production line, according to the preamble of claim 1.

Plus précisément, elle concerne un dispositif destiné à effectuer des opérations de préhension et de dépose d'un objet en cours ou en fin de fabrication, mais nécessitant d'être retourné pour réaliser, par exemple des opérations de finition.More specifically, it relates to a device for performing gripping operations and removal of an object in progress or at the end of manufacture, but requiring to be returned to achieve, for example finishing operations.

A titre d'exemple non limitatif, on rencontre ceci dans l'industrie verrière lorsqu'il s'agit de réaliser un bouchon en verre destiné à une carafe ou flacon de prestige devant contenir un alcool, un parfum etc.By way of non-limiting example, this is encountered in the glass industry when it comes to making a glass stopper for a carafe or prestige bottle to contain an alcohol, a perfume and so on.

En effet, en sortie de moule, l'objet, en l'occurrence le bouchon, se présente la tête en bas et il est saisi par des moyens de préhension, généralement des pinces, au niveau d'une coupelle, appelée également « carotte », de laquelle est issu le bouchon et qui sera supprimé par la suite, pour être recyclée éventuellement.Indeed, at the outlet of the mold, the object, in this case the stopper, is presented upside down and is grasped by gripping means, generally tongs, at a cup, also called "carrot" From which the cork comes and which will be deleted later, to be recycled eventually.

L'objet est donc saisi à l'envers par les pinces et maintenu en l'air dans cette position pour qu'il refroidisse, puis lâché, par ouverture des pinces, sur une plaque de repos où il refroidira totalement, toujours tête en bas.The object is grasped upside down by the clamps and held in the air in this position to cool, then released, by opening the clamps, on a rest plate where it will cool completely, always upside down .

Un opérateur intervient alors manuellement afin de remettre le bouchon à l'endroit et être convoyé vers des postes de finition comme le polissage, s'effectuant à la flamme, dit aussi « brulage », afin de faire disparaître certains défauts tels que : frisures, raccords au niveau du plan de joint du moule, bavures, etc.An operator then intervenes manually in order to put the stopper in place and be conveyed to finishing stations such as polishing, carried out by flame, also called "burning", in order to remove some defects such as: crimps, fittings at the joint plane of the mold, burrs, etc.

Toutes les opérations manuelles sont bien entendu onéreuses et doivent être supprimées dans la mesure du possible.All manual operations are of course expensive and should be removed as far as possible.

A noter également que le fait de déposer le bouchon sur la tête sur la plaque de repos peut provoquer un choc thermique, du fait de l'écart de température entre celle-ci à température ambiante et le bouchon encore très chaud. Il peut alors s'en suivre des rayures sur la tête du bouchon, sans exclure les fêlures, voire même les cassures, dues au choc mécanique, si le bouchon est lâché sur la plaque de repos de façon brutale, c'est-à-dire au-delà d'une certaine distance.It should also be noted that the fact of placing the cap on the head on the plate of rest can cause a thermal shock, because of the temperature difference between this one at ambient temperature and the plug still very hot. It may then follow scratches on the head of the cap, without excluding cracks, or even breaks, due to mechanical shock, if the cap is released on the plate of rest brutally, that is to say say beyond a certain distance.

Un dispositif de transfert d'un objet selon le préambule de la revendication 1 est exposée dans le document JP-A-07010278 .A device for transferring an object according to the preamble of claim 1 is disclosed in the document JP-A-07010278 .

La présente invention a pour but de remédier à l'ensemble des inconvénients précités et concerne à cet effet un dispositif de transfert d'un objet d'un poste à un autre selon la revendication 1.The present invention aims to remedy all of the aforementioned drawbacks and concerns for this purpose a device for transferring an object from one station to another according to claim 1.

La présente invention concerne également les caractéristiques qui ressortiront au cours de la description qui va suivre, et qui devront être considérées isolément ou selon toutes leurs combinaisons techniques possibles.The present invention also relates to the features which will emerge during the following description, which should be considered in isolation or in all their possible technical combinations.

Cette description donnée à titre d'exemple non limitatif, fera mieux comprendre comment l'invention peut être réalisée en référence aux dessins annexés sur lesquels:

  • La figure 1 représente une vue en perspective d'un dispositif de transfert d'objet selon l'invention.
  • La figure 2 est une vue de côté du dispositif selon la figure 1.
  • La figure 3 est une vue de face d'un dispositif selon les figures 1 et 2.
  • La figure 4 est une vue en perspective d'un pantographe constituant un élément des moyens de préhension et de dépose de l'objet.
  • La figure 5 est une vue frontale d'un pantographe selon la figure 4.
  • La figure 6 est une vue de côté du pantographe selon la figure 5.
  • Les figures 7 et 8 sont des vues en coupe selon la ligne AA de la figure 6, respectivement en position ouverte et en position fermée.
This description given by way of nonlimiting example, will better understand how the invention can be made with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
  • The figure 1 represents a perspective view of an object transfer device according to the invention.
  • The figure 2 is a side view of the device according to the figure 1 .
  • The figure 3 is a front view of a device according to figures 1 and 2 .
  • The figure 4 is a perspective view of a pantograph constituting an element of the gripping means and removal of the object.
  • The figure 5 is a front view of a pantograph according to the figure 4 .
  • The figure 6 is a side view of the pantograph according to the figure 5 .
  • The Figures 7 and 8 are sectional views along line AA of the figure 6 , respectively in the open position and in the closed position.

Selon l'invention, le dispositif de transfert 1 globalement désigné sur les figures comporte, en combinaison :

  • des moyens mécaniques et automatiques A de préhension et de dépose de l'objet 2 ;
  • des moyens mécaniques et automatiques B de retournement de celui-ci agissant entre sa préhension et sa dépose ;
  • des moyens mécaniques et automatiques C de montée et de descente verticales de l'ensemble, et
According to the invention, the transfer device 1 generally designated in the figures comprises, in combination:
  • mechanical and automatic means A for gripping and removing the object 2;
  • mechanical and automatic turning means B thereof acting between its gripping and its removal;
  • mechanical and automatic means C vertical rise and fall of the assembly, and

les moyens de préhension et de dépose A de l'objet 2 sont constitués par deux bras articulés 3, reliés entre eux à leur partie supérieure par un pantographe 4, lui-même en liaison avec un vérin à action verticale 5 provoquant la fermeture angulaire des bras 3 en montée M pour préhender la pièce 2 et l'ouverture angulaire des bras 3 en descente D pour libérer et déposer la pièce 2, après retournement.the gripping and depositing means A of the object 2 are constituted by two articulated arms 3, interconnected at their upper part by a pantograph 4, itself in connection with a jack with vertical action 5 causing the angular closure of arm 3 up M to prehend the piece 2 and the angular opening of the arms 3 downhill D to release and remove the piece 2, after turning.

Le pantographe 4 représenté sur les figures 4, 5, 6, 7 et 8 est constitué par deux biellettes 4a, 4b s'articulant autour d'un axe 4c, solidaire en montée et descente d'un élément 4d actionné par le piston 5.The pantograph 4 shown on the figures 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 and 8 is constituted by two links 4a, 4b articulated around an axis 4c, integral in rise and descent of an element 4d actuated by the piston 5.

Les biellettes 4a, 4b du piston 5 agissant à l'encontre d'un ressort de rappel 18 logé dans un corps de piston 19 sont elles-mêmes reliées à deux autres éléments 4e, 4f du parallélogramme 4 par l'intermédiaire d'articulations 4g, 4h reliés à leur autre extrémité sur une articulation 4i.The rods 4a, 4b of the piston 5 acting against a return spring 18 housed in a piston body 19 are themselves connected to two other elements 4e, 4f of the parallelogram 4 via articulations 4g , 4h connected at their other end to a hinge 4i.

C'est ainsi qu'une action en poussée vers la descente « D » du vérin 5 provoquera la fermeture des éléments 4e, 4f, eux-mêmes en liaison avec les bras 3 par leur extrémité libre 4j, 4k, par l'intermédiaire de moyens d'assemblage (non représentés).Thus a pushing action towards the descent "D" of the jack 5 will cause the closure of the elements 4e, 4f, themselves in connection with the arms 3 by their free end 4j, 4k, through assembly means (not shown).

Une action en ouverture sur les éléments 4e, 4f, et donc sur les pinces 6 solidaires des bras 3 est obtenue par une action en montée « M » du vérin 5.An opening action on the elements 4e, 4f, and thus on the clamps 6 secured to the arms 3 is obtained by an upward action "M" of the jack 5.

D'une manière générale, les moyens de retournement sont constitués par deux pinces rotatives 6 disposés en vis-à-vis aux extrémités libres inférieures de chaque bras articulés 3, chacune des pinces 6 étant entraînée en rotation, en synchronisme par tous moyens d'entraînement distincts ou reliés entre eux.In general, the turning means are constituted by two rotary clamps 6 arranged vis-a-vis at the lower free ends of each articulated arm 3, each of the clamps 6 being rotated in synchronism by any means of rotation. separate or interconnected training.

Selon le présent exemple de réalisation, les moyens d'entraînement en rotation de chacune des pinces 6 sont constitués par deux pignons 7, 8 disposés à l'extérieur d'un bras 3 correspondant, par l'intermédiaire de deux axes 9, 10 traversant librement et perpendiculairement ledit bras 3, le pignon inférieur d'extrémité 7 étant solidaire de la pince 6, par l'intermédiaire de l'axe 9, la liaison entre le pignon inférieur 9 et le pignon supérieur 10 s'effectuant par l'intermédiaire d'une courroie ou chaîne 11, elle-même entraînée en rotation par le piston 12 d'un vérin 13 également solidaire du bras 3, dont l'extrémité est rendue solidaire d'un point fixe extérieur 14 de la courroie ou chaîne 11, de manière à transformer le déplacement linéaire du piston 12 en un mouvement rotatif, de valeur prédéterminée, de la courroie ou chaîne 11 et conséquemment du pignon 7, 8, 9 et de la pince 6, dans un sens de retournement de l'objet 2, puis dans un sens contraire de retour en position initiale, après dépose dudit objet initialement préhendé par les deux pinces 6.According to the present exemplary embodiment, the drive means in rotation of each of the clamps 6 consist of two pinions 7, 8 arranged outside a corresponding arm 3, via two axes 9, 10 passing through freely and perpendicularly said arm 3, the lower end pinion 7 being integral with the clamp 6, via the axis 9, the connection between the lower pinion 9 and the upper pinion 10 being effected via a belt or chain 11, itself rotated by the piston 12 of a jack 13 also integral with the arm 3, whose end is secured to an outer fixed point 14 of the belt or chain 11, so as to transform the linear displacement of the piston 12 into a rotary movement, of predetermined value, of the belt or chain 11 and consequently of the pinion 7, 8, 9 and the clamp 6, in a direction of reversal of the object 2 , then in a contrary direction return to initial position, after removal of said object initially preheated by the two clamps 6.

Avantageusement, les bras articulés 3 munis de leurs pinces respectives 6, les deux pignons 7, 8 et leurs courroies ou chaîne 11, les vérins 13 de commande en rotation des pinces 6, et le vérin 5 de commande en ouverture-fermeture des bras, constituent un ensemble mobile susceptible d'être entraîné dans un déplacement vertical de montée « M » et de descente « D » après préhension de l'objet 2 ou en vue de sa dépose après retournement.Advantageously, the articulated arms 3 provided with their respective clamps 6, the two pinions 7, 8 and their belts or chain 11, the cylinders 13 for controlling the rotation of the clamps 6, and the control jack 5 in opening-closing of the arms, constitute a movable assembly capable of being driven in a vertical movement of rise "M" and descent "D" after gripping the object 2 or for removal after reversal.

Les moyens de montée et de descente C de l'ensemble mobile sont constitués par un vérin 15, solidaire d'un bâti fixe, dont le piston 16 est solidaire, par son extrémité libre, d'un point supérieur 17 dudit ensemble mobile.The raising and lowering means C of the moving assembly are constituted by a jack 15 secured to a fixed frame, the piston 16 of which is secured by its free end to an upper point 17 of said moving assembly.

Les vérins 13 de commande en rotation des pinces 6, et le vérin 5 de commande en ouverture-fermeture des bras 3, le vérin 15 de montée et de descente de l'ensemble mobile, sont actionnés par un circuit hydraulique ou pneumatique intervenant de manière programmée en fonction des temps d'opérations requis, de leur ordre, ainsi que de la cadence de production de l'objet 2 à saisir, retourner et déposer.The cylinders 13 for controlling the rotation of the clamps 6, and the actuating cylinder 5 for opening and closing the arms 3, the cylinder 15 for raising and lowering the moving assembly, are actuated by a hydraulic or pneumatic circuit acting programmed according to the required times of operation, their order, and the rate of production of the object 2 to enter, return and deposit.

L'objet 2 représenté est, selon le présent exemple, un bouchon comportant une tête 2a, à protéger de tout contact avec la plaque de repos, laquelle tête 2a est reliée à une coupelle ou carotte 2b par une queue 2c du bouchon. La coupelle 2b est la partie de préhension du bouchon et ne nécessite pas de précaution particulière car elle sera sectionnée et éliminée après les opérations de finition, au cours desquelles elle constitue en fait une base d'appui.The object 2 shown is, according to the present example, a plug having a head 2a to be protected from contact with the rest plate, which head 2a is connected to a cup or core 2b by a tail 2c of the plug. The cup 2b is the gripping part of the cap and does not require any particular precaution because it will be cut and removed after the finishing operations, during which it is in fact a support base.

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  1. Device (1) for transferring an object (2) from one station to another by operations of grasping, depositing and inverting, comprising: mechanical and automatic means (A) for grasping and depositing the object (2); mechanical and automatic means (B) for inverting the object, these means acting between the grasping and depositing steps; and mechanical and automatic means (C) for vertically raising and lowering the system; said device being characterized in that the means (A) for grasping and depositing the object (2) consist of two articulated arms (3) connected together at their top by a pantograph (4) which in turn is connected to a vertically acting actuator (5) causing angular closure of the arms (3) on the upstroke (M) so as to grasp the part (2) and angular opening of the arms (3) on the downstroke (D) so as to release and deposit the part (2), after inversion.
  2. Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the inverting means consist of two mutually opposite rotatable grippers (6) at the lower free ends of each articulated arm (3), each of the grippers (6) being rotated in synchronization by any mutually independent or interconnected drive means.
  3. Device according to Claim 2, characterized in that the drive means for rotating each of the grippers (6) consist of two sprockets (7, 8) mounted on the outside of a corresponding arm (3) via two spindles (9, 10) passing freely and perpendicularly through said arm (3), the lower end sprocket (7) being connected to the gripper (6) via the spindle (9), the connection between the lower sprocket (9) and the upper sprocket (10) being via a belt or chain (11) which in turn is drawn round by the piston (12) of an actuator (13) also mounted on the arm (3), whose end is connected to a fixed external point (14) of the belt or chain (11) in such a way as to turn the linear movement of the piston (12) into a rotary movement, of predetermined magnitude, of the belt or chain (11) and hence of the sprocket (7, 8, 9) and of the gripper (6), in a direction such as to invert the object (2), and then in a contrary direction such as to return it to the initial position, after depositing said object which had initially been grasped by the two grippers (6).
  4. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the articulated arms (3) with their respective grippers (6), the two sprockets (7, 8) and their belts or chains (11), with the actuators (13) for rotating the grippers (6), and the actuator (5) for opening and closing the arms, form a movable system that can be driven in a vertical upstroke (M) and downstroke (D) movement after grasping the object (2) or for the purpose of depositing it after inverting it.
  5. Device according to Claim 4, characterized in that the means (C) for raising and lowering the movable system consist of an actuator (15) connected to a fixed frame, its piston (16) being connected via its free end to an upper point (17) of said movable system.
  6. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the control actuators (13) for rotating the grippers (6), the control actuator (5) for opening and closing the arms (3), and the actuator (15) for raising and lowering the movable system are operated by a hydraulic or pneumatic circuit working in a programmed manner based on the required operating times, their order, and the rate at which the object (2) to be grasped, inverted and deposited is produced.
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